Justice Surya Kant Highlights Judiciary’s Role as ‘Conscience-Keeper’ of Indian Democracy | Justice Surya Kant Highlights Judiciary’s Role as ‘Conscience-Keeper’ of Indian Democracy

Justice Surya Kant Highlights Judiciary’s Role

Justice Surya Kant, speaking at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of judicial review in India's constitutional democracy.

judicial review is the “heartbeat” of India’s constitutional democracy

He stated that separation of powers forms the architecture of India’s democracy, while judicial review constitutes its very heartbeat, ensuring accountability and fairness.

Delivering a lecture on “The Living Constitution: How the Indian Judiciary Shapes and Safeguards Constitutionalism”, Justice Surya Kant highlighted the robust adherence of India’s judiciary to the doctrine of separation of powers.

Author's summary: Justice Surya Kant discusses judiciary's role in Indian democracy.

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